I don't think it is ridiculous...just very far away...unfortunately how Disney treats HS it could be after our kids are through collegeJust saying when y'all act like it would be ridiculous when we all agree it is something that will probably happen just further in the future. Obviously a road that is a part of that park is a different story then a main artery for the resort.
You are probably thinking of the wrong road. The road that would need to be moved is not in any way a "main artery" for the resort. It is a back entrance to DHS, which with a little effort and motivation, can be moved quite easily.Just saying when y'all act like it would be ridiculous when we all agree it is something that will probably happen just further in the future. Obviously a road that is a part of that park is a different story then a main artery for the resort.
You are probably thinking of the wrong road. The road that would need to be moved is not in any way a "main artery" for the resort. It is a back entrance to DHS, which with a little effort and motivation, can be moved quite easily.
Once that road is moved, there's really nothing that would stop them from being able to use that land. Allow me to visualize this:
Red = BLT/LMA... Lots of potential for new attractions
Blue = Back entrance from the highway into DHS parking lot
Pink = Potential expansion land for both the park and parking lot once the road is re-routed
Obviously it is looking way down the road before we see any of the pink land used, but I do think it will eventually happen.
Yes, I understand it would be a hassle.This is what I was saying NBT. Changing World Drive would be a big hassle because of the grade separated interchanges at both ends of the park. But I tried pointing out I was talking about the other direction, where moving the entrance would just involve moving the entrance. Inside the area surrounded by main arteries is more unused acreage than what the park sits on. But realistically they could not use all of it, and I am talking about even less than what is scribbled in pink.
I do understand the park is currently a mess, it is just my opinion that they should have never let it get that way and should have already been working on an expansion of the footprint. I do like the idea of the studio tour (even a fake one lol) much better than how it actually was.
The land in the pink? oh yeah, that's pretty much all wetlands, would definitely need to be stabilized greatly before anything could be done. Would be very costly, but i'm just saying it's been talked about.I've read on other sites that the land circled above is land that is not readily usable and would be difficult to develop due to water problems.
Yes, I understand it would be a hassle.
But what I am saying is that as of right now, there are plans to change that entrance starting within the next few years. So they ARE thinking about it. That was my only point.
Oh, I know you weren't arguing lolI was just clarifying what I had said previously as you seemed to misunderstand what I was meaning. Not arguing, just making sure we are on the same page.
I am not sure what to think about rumors about that land though. I mean we know it is wetland, but there are many different levels. And I know I have heard many conflicting rumors about different aspects of their land. It'll be a big deal no matter what, but how big of a big deal? lol.
I've heard the parade building may go for Star Wars expansion.TSPL will take over that courtyard/preshow/load area.
Star Wars will be either in backstage areas behind ST or across the street. Everything i've been told is it's not replacing Echo Lake.
Won't be the first time Disney has 'swapped' wetlands (Planting some in the nearby farmland they bought, and using it). And I don;t think that it requires work to stabilize the wetlands holds them back. After all, Disney World phase I was built in a swamp
TSPL will take over that courtyard/preshow/load area.
Star Wars will be either in backstage areas behind ST or across the street. Everything i've been told is it's not replacing Echo Lake.
You have to realize that there are different types of wetlands. Some are easier to work with than others. So it depends on the type of wetlands that sits behind DHS and whether those are easier or harder to work with. Not all Wetlands/swamps are created equal.
Don't get completely caught up in TSPL coming to FL just yet. That was largely a suggestion of a possible replacement by a blogger that got taken way out of hand.Ugh, I have seen TSPL in Paris and I'm not excited for it to come to Florida. They are 3 super low capacity rides with short ride times (so you wait an hour for RC Racer, and the ride lasts 30 seconds).
yeah, looking at a map again, I believe it is pretty much right behind Star tours... which is why the parade routes through there. It's on the chopping block as I mentioned, although I assume another one would be built elsewhere.Also the parade building being mentioned, is that right behind the existing SW attractions?
According to Martin, Tom Fitz and some suits are at Stage one right now. With plans.
Edit: Add to that....Skipper John (Lasseter), Staggs, Meg, George...
You have to realize that there are different types of wetlands. Some are easier to work with than others. So it depends on the type of wetlands that sits behind DHS and whether those are easier or harder to work with. Not all Wetlands/swamps are created equal.